Looking for the meaning of the word FLEECING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FLEECING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fleece
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English flēos, flēs, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vlies and German Vlies
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fliːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them
Short Definition:overcharge or swindle
Examples:- the city's cab drivers are notorious for fixing fares and fleecing tourists
Definition:
cover as if with a fleece
Short Definition:cover as if with fleece
Examples:- the sky was half blue, half fleeced with white clouds
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